What to Expect From Hunter Ed

Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos

Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.

Watch this 73-second sample to see how we put you in the hunter’s camo.

Comprehensive Instruction in Missouri Hunting Safety Education

This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Missouri. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.

Learn Your Way on Any Device

Hunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Saved Progress

You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.

We’re people, not robots.

Our customer service team, made up of real people with real Hunter Ed experience, is here to provide assistance through all channels—phone, email, and chat.

8:30 a.m. to midnight CST Monday–Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Saturday & Sunday

Get help seven days a week from professionals like Bill, Diana, Heidi, Laura, Lilibeth, Liz, Marc, Nichole, and Thomas.

Missouri Approved

Made in the U.S.A.

This safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the U.S.A.

How do I get my Conservation Permit Card?

1. Study and pass the online course.

Study and pass the $15.00 course. Throughout the Missouri Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.

2. Complete your age-dependent certification requirements.

If you are 16 years or older, after successfully completing the online course, you’ll immediately print out your proof of online course completion.

If you are under 16 years of age, you’ll immediately print out your proof of online course completion, which you will need to bring with you to the Hunter Education Skills Session. You need to locate and sign up for the Hunter Education Skills Session. To sign up, go to https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/AllEvents?EventTypeId=1.

Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Hunter Education Skills Session.

3. Get your Conservation Permit Card.

If you are 16 years or older,
your permanent Conservation Permit Card will be mailed to you by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

If you are under 16 years of age, you'll receive your permanent Conservation Permit Card after successfully completing the Hunter Education Skills Session.

We provide print and Internet hunting safety courses for more than 45 states. Hunter Ed is committed to hunter education safety. We work with state agencies to produce a hunter safety education course that’s accurate, interesting, and easy to understand.